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One of the most underrated skills in entrepreneurship—and in life—is the ability to delegate and ask for help. It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that you have to do everything yourself to ensure it’s done correctly. But the reality? Success isn’t about doing it all alone; it’s about being self-aware enough to recognize your strengths and knowing when to lean on others for support.
Far too often, people fail not because they aren’t capable, but because they refuse to open their mouths and ask for help. Taking on too many responsibilities, especially ones outside of your expertise, can lead to unnecessary struggles and even failure—when success was just a conversation away.
Leveraging Strengths: My Go-To People
One of the people I rely on the most is my best friend and business partner, Tysheda Williams. She’s a powerhouse when it comes to organizing, a skill that makes her shine in both Authentic Ambitions and her business, Luxury Travels by Dreamy Designer Events, LLC. She curates tailor-made travel itineraries, ensures seamless event execution, and keeps everything running like a well-oiled machine.
Where do I turn to her for help? Organizing. Because while I am very much big-picture-focused, she’s the one who breaks it down into actionable steps. I provide the vision, and she helps refine it into something tangible and structured. Why would I struggle to get everything perfect when I have someone right here who excels in the details?
This is something we even discussed in an Authentic Ambitions episode, “Turning Passion into Purpose,” where she gave me my flowers for helping her refine her home decor aesthetic. She may be amazing at structure, but when it comes to ensuring that her space feels intentional and visually coherent, she looks to me. We help each other in so many ways, but in this episode, we focused on how our natural passions link back to both Mitsooz and Luxury Travels by DDE—which is why I referenced organization and making a cohesive story through art and aesthetics.
Another person I turn to when I need guidance, especially in fine-tuning my business moves? Bill Griggs from the Small Business Administration (SBA.GOV). Bill has been an invaluable mentor, always ready to answer my emails with insights, feedback, and connections to people who can assist me when necessary. The key here? I ask. And because I ask, I stay on his radar—so when an opportunity or connection comes up that aligns with my needs, he remembers me.
The Importance of Community
Beyond mentors and business partners, one of the biggest sources of support in my life has been my family and close friends. They have been my biggest cheerleaders, always showing up for me when I needed them most. When I needed to post up flyers? Guess who was first to say yes? My parents, my brother, and my husband. Why? Because they believe in my dreams and know who I am. They support me not just in words but in actions.
My parents instilled in me from a young age that they brought me here to take advantage of the opportunities that the USA had to offer. Coming from Haiti, they made sacrifices so I could pursue my dreams, and they have never let me forget the importance of striving for success. That foundation of support is something I carry with me in everything I do.
And my friends? They have been an incredible pillar of support, especially when I needed feedback. No matter how long I’ve been in the entrepreneurship game, I still get nervous sharing my work because I grew up with the mentality of move in silence and let your work speak for itself. But these friends? They’ve always stepped in, listened, and even taken the initiative to ask for my products—not just to have them, but to create UGC content for me. They volunteer their help wherever they can, reinforcing the power of having people in your corner.
Although moving in silence is a great concept, knowing when to use it is just as important. Because the truth is, you do need a community in order to grow. Otherwise, you’re shooting yourself in the foot and missing opportunities where you could receive help in ways you alone can’t.
Not everyone has this kind of built-in support system, and that’s okay—because community can be found anywhere. If you don’t have people immediately around you who can help, find a community online. There are so many places where you can put yourself out there and make connections. Need clients? Post. Need someone to review your work? Post. Need to be pointed in the right direction? Post.
POST. ASK. GIVE.
And just as importantly—don’t forget to give back. Community is a two-way street. Support others the way you want to be supported. Share insights, offer help where you can, and build genuine relationships. The more you pour into your community, the more it will pour back into you.
Why Asking for Help (and Delegating) Matters
Opening your mouth and placing an ask isn’t just about getting immediate assistance—it’s also about positioning yourself in someone’s mind when opportunities arise. Word-of-mouth marketing is powerful, and the right people can become organic advocates for your brand simply because they know what you need and what you do.
Delegating is equally important, especially for entrepreneurs. When you build something from the ground up, it’s tempting to want to oversee every detail. You want things done right the first time around. But that’s where outsourcing and hiring strategically comes in.
When I needed social media content done, I hired freelancers from Fiverr. I provided them with my brand book—which, in itself, acts as a form of SOP—and they created content that aligned perfectly with my company’s vision.
And when I found myself spending too much time on administrative tasks—tasks that pulled me away from strategic planning—I hired someone to assist. I laid out the details, provided SOPs where needed, and let them handle the execution.
This prevents burnout and keeps me focused on what truly matters—growing the business.
And I clearly live by what I write—because I placed an ask in my About Me page. It’s a simple yet powerful reminder that we don’t grow alone.
Creating an SOP deserves its own separate conversation, so we’ll touch on that in another blog, but the key takeaway here is that delegating isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a power move.
The Bottom Line
If you take anything from this, let it be this: Ask. Delegate. Repeat.
Whether it’s in business, personal life, or creative endeavors, knowing when to seek support and how to leverage the strengths of others is what separates those who thrive from those who burn out. You don’t have to do it all alone—success is built on strategic collaboration.
So, who do you need to ask for help today?
